01 n. A book.
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1.
A book.[Obs.]
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2.
The Book by way of eminence, -- that is, the book which is made up of the writings accepted by Christians as of divine origin and authority, whether such writings be in the original language, or translated; the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments; -- sometimes in a restricted sense, the Old Testament; as, King James's Bible; Douay Bible; Luther's Bible. Also, the book which is made up of writings similarly accepted by the Jews; as, a rabbinical Bible. See: The Book
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3.
A book containing the sacred writings belonging to any religion; as, the Koran is often called the Muslim Bible.
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4.
A book with an authoritative exposition of some topic, respected by many who are experts in the field; as, the astrologers' bible.[Fig.]
Phrases & compounds
Bible Society —
an association for securing the multiplication and wide distribution of the Bible.
Douay Bible —
See Douay Bible.
Geneva Bible —
See under Geneva.